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Eur J Med Res ; 28(1): 296, 2023 Aug 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37626380

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Soft-tissue swelling after limb fractures in pediatric patients is well known to be a risk factor for developing acute compartment syndrome (ACS). Clinical assessment alone is uncertain in specific cases. Recently, we proposed a non-invasive ultrasound-based method to objectify muscle compartment elasticity for monitoring. We hypothesize a strong correlation between the soft-tissue swelling after stabilization of upper limb fractures and the compartment elasticity objectified with a novel ultrasound-based approach in pediatric trauma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In a prospective clinical study, children suffering forearm fractures but not developing an ACS were included. The muscle compartment elasticity of the m. flexor carpi ulnaris was assessed after surgical intervention by a non-invasive, ultrasound-based method resulting in a relative elasticity (RE in %) in both the control (healthy limb) and study group (fractured limb). Soft-tissue swelling was categorized in four different levels (0-3) and correlated with the resulting RE (%). RESULTS: The RE in the study group (15.67%, SD ± 3.06) showed a significantly decreased level (p < 0.001) compared with the control (22.77%, SD ± 5.4). The categorized grade of soft-tissue swelling resulted in a moderate correlation with the RE (rs = 0.474). CONCLUSIONS: The presented study appears to represent a novel approach to assess the posttraumatic pressure changes in a muscle compartment after fracture stabilization non-invasively. In this first clinical study in pediatric cases, our measurement method represents a low-cost, easy, and secure approach that has the potential to substitute invasive measurement of suspected ACS in muscle compartment conditions. Further investigations in lager cohorts are required to prove its daily clinical practicability and to confirm the expected reliability.


Subject(s)
Forearm , Fractures, Bone , Humans , Child , Forearm/diagnostic imaging , Prospective Studies , Reproducibility of Results , Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging , Elasticity , Muscles
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Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir ; 42(5): 314-6, 2010 Oct.
Article in German | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20340071

ABSTRACT

We report the case of an isolated non-displaced fracture of the capitate in an 11-year-old boy. On the basis of the relevant literature we present a survey of the diagnostic and treatment options. To the best of our knowledge this is the first description of a paediatric capitate fracture in the German-speaking area.


Subject(s)
Capitate Bone/injuries , Casts, Surgical , Fractures, Bone/therapy , Capitate Bone/diagnostic imaging , Child , Fracture Healing/physiology , Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging , Hand Strength/physiology , Humans , Male , Postoperative Complications/diagnostic imaging , Radiography , Range of Motion, Articular/physiology
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Fetal Diagn Ther ; 23(4): 287-92, 2008.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18417994

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To elucidate the differential diagnoses of tumorous dilations in the fetal pelvic region detected by prenatal ultrasound and the postnatal management demonstrated on a fetus with 29 weeks of gestation with a retrovesical located bottle-like cystic structure measuring 54 x 31 x 27 mm within the pelvis. Postnatal findings were a labial fusion and a consecutive hydrometrocolpos due to a urethrovaginal fistula. METHOD: Case report of a fetus affected by an intricate cloacal anomaly. RESULTS: The long-term prognosis for this nonsyndromic form of hydrometrocolpos without any other structural defects or organic failures after operative sanitation is excellent. Final reconstruction is planned at about 12 months of age. CONCLUSION: Prenatal diagnosis of tumorous dilations in the fetal pelvic region often involves difficulties because of numerous differential diagnoses and possible presentation in late pregnancy. Magnetic resonance imaging could be a useful complementary tool for assessing these anomalies when ultrasonography is inconclusive. In some cases, the final diagnosis cannot be confirmed until after delivery.


Subject(s)
Urogenital Abnormalities/diagnostic imaging , Female , Genitalia, Female/abnormalities , Genitalia, Female/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Hydrocolpos/diagnostic imaging , Hydrocolpos/etiology , Hydrocolpos/surgery , Infant, Newborn , Pregnancy , Ultrasonography, Prenatal , Urinary Fistula/congenital , Urinary Fistula/diagnostic imaging , Urinary Fistula/surgery , Urogenital Abnormalities/complications , Urogenital Abnormalities/surgery , Vagina/abnormalities , Vagina/diagnostic imaging , Vaginal Fistula/congenital , Vaginal Fistula/diagnostic imaging , Vaginal Fistula/surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg ; 128(9): 967-72, 2008 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17965868

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Complete distal humeral epiphysiolysis is a rare and uncommon injury and may result from severe trauma, e.g. birth injury or battered child syndrome. CASE REPORT: This is a case report of a 5-month-old female child with distal humeral epiphysiolysis. In the course of clinical and radiological examinations, a battered child syndrome could be diagnosed. Open reduction and temporary transfixation of the distal humeral physis were performed. In the middle term follow-up, 1.5-years after the injury, the function of the elbow was nearly normal but the ulnar condyle showed growth disturbance with cubitus varus of 10 degrees. CONCLUSION: Correct diagnosis of complete distal humeral epiphysiolysis may be difficult and misinterpretation of the injury as elbow dislocation should be avoided. This particular lesion is a strong indicator of child abuse. Treatment options and the necessity of operative procedures are discussed.


Subject(s)
Battered Child Syndrome/diagnosis , Epiphyses/injuries , Humerus/injuries , Bone Wires , Casts, Surgical , Diagnostic Imaging , Epiphyses/pathology , Epiphyses/surgery , Female , Humans , Humerus/pathology , Humerus/surgery , Infant
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Pediatr Surg Int ; 15(1): 63-5, 1999.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9914360

ABSTRACT

Abdominal actinomycosis (AMC) is a rare infection in children. The appendix is the most common intra-abdominal organ involved. It presents as an undifferentiated mass, forming abscesses and fistulas in the right lower quadrant. The case of a 15-year-old girl with a AMC of the appendix detected by the pathologist after routine appendectomy is discussed. Long-term antibiotic treatment and follow-up by ultrasound and laboratory controls are necessary.


Subject(s)
Abdomen, Acute/etiology , Actinomycosis/surgery , Appendicitis/microbiology , Appendicitis/surgery , Actinomycosis/drug therapy , Actinomycosis/pathology , Adolescent , Appendectomy , Appendicitis/pathology , Female , Humans
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Rofo ; 146(3): 278-83, 1987 Mar.
Article in German | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-3031757

ABSTRACT

Following rectal irrigation, it is possible to demonstrate the ileo-caecal valve sonographically, using a right para-inguinal approach. The shape, position and motility of the valve can be evaluated. The normal valve is two to three mm. thick, similar to the colonic wall, but its lips are thickened. Two distinct mechanisms are responsible for opening the valve, the ileocolic pressure gradient and relaxation of the circular muscle round the valve. The resulting intraluminal flow can be quantified by duplex sonography. The information may be of diagnostic and therapeutic significance, particularly during childhood.


Subject(s)
Ileocecal Valve/physiopathology , Ultrasonography/methods , Adolescent , Adult , Child , Child, Preschool , Humans , Ileal Diseases/diagnosis , Peristalsis , Rectum , Therapeutic Irrigation
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